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New Executive Order Elevates Saltwater Recreation — What Marine Retailers Need to Know

By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager On September 17, President Donald Trump signed the “Restoring American Saltwater Angling and

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December 6-9, 2026 | Tampa, Florida

2026 education centers on AI adoption, rising buyer expectations, and operational efficiency. Attendees will learn hands-on strategies they can put to work across every corner of the dealership.

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Dealer-Led Boat Show Program Offers a Replicable Model for Building the Next Generation of the Marine Workforce

Your dealership already invests in boat shows to share the boating lifestyle with customers. What if that investment could also help build your future workforce?

Helmut’s Marine Service, Inc. did both at the Sausalito Boat Show. Through Chart Your Course, local trade students met eight marine employers and discovered career opportunities throughout the industry.

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Dealer-Led Boat Show Program Offers a Replicable Model for Building the Next Generation of the Marine Workforce

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October Spotlight: Q4 Cash Flow, 2027 Planning, Service Marketing

Know your tightest cash week before curtailments hit, build your 2027 plan while this year’s numbers are fresh and turn service capacity into revenue with this month’s dealer toolkit.

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Dealer-Led Boat Show Program Offers a Replicable Model for Building the Next Generation of the Marine Workforce

October 6, 2026 2:49 pm

Your dealership already invests in boat shows to share the boating lifestyle with customers. What if that investment could also help build your future workforce?

Your Service Profit Problem Is a Parts Problem

October 6, 2026 1:23 pm

Everyone talks about the technician shortage. Fewer dealers talk about how much of a technician’s day goes to waiting on parts. The offseason is a good time to look at that and it costs a lot less to fix than hiring.

The Offseason Is Where Service Profit Takes Shape

October 1, 2026 4:45 pm

Identify deferred work, align shop capacity and prepare customers for a stronger spring season By Rob Grant, Associate Director of OEM Business Development, Lightspeed, an MRAA Strategic Partner By the

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Your Winter Work Is Already in the Yard

October 1, 2026 3:52 pm

Stored boats can become a profitable winter service pipeline with early planning, approvals and scheduling.

The Most Valuable List in Your Dealership is in the Service Department

October 1, 2026 12:37 pm

When boat sales slow, the service department continues generating valuable customer insights. Learn how dealerships can use service records, ownership history and storage data to identify sales opportunities, improve customer conversations
and prepare for a stronger spring selling season.

New Executive Order Elevates Saltwater Recreation — What Marine Retailers Need to Know

September 23, 2026 4:52 pm

By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager On September 17, President Donald Trump signed the “Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation” Executive Order, directing federal agencies to elevate recreational fishing

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